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Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$76,708 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

A nationally recognized litigation firm with a strong Los Angeles presence, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their fast-growing Warranty Litigation team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional ready to take ownership in a new and rapidly expanding practice area handling high-volume, high-quality litigation. 2 YEARS
OF CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
What You'll Do as the
Legal Assistant:
Support multiple attorneys with litigation-heavy administrative needs in a fast-paced environment Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and correspondence File and serve legal documents in California State and Federal courts Maintain detailed and deadline-driven attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances and depositions Assist in trial prep, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics Process expense reports, check requests, and invoices Enter attorney time and maintain accurate records in the firm's billing system Coordinate travel and manage logistics for attorneys and witnesses Answer phones, manage files (physical and digital), and perform general office duties Must-Haves as the
Legal Assistant:
At least 3 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation Familiarity with California court rules and electronic filing systems Solid knowledge of civil procedure, especially pleadings and motions practice Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in MS Office and court filing platforms A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can work independently In-office availability in Los Angeles Nice-to-Haves as the
Legal Assistant:
Experience with warranty litigation or consumer product law Prior experience anchoring a new or growing legal team Experience supporting high-volume litigation dockets